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Takeru Kobayashi

Colourful home decor and apparel approved by the world’s greatest competitive eater.

Stuffed Hot Dog

By: Yuki & Daughters

These sausage links & hotdog cushion toys are affordable and super cool. The idea behind these make it a fun gift. Great for someone who has style and a love for art.

Hamburger Lamp

By: The Undercover x Medicom Toy

This lamp is super funny & special. Even if you don’t purchase this for yourself, it could be given as a gift- you’d die of happiness. One day will be worth something I bet.

Hot Dog Sofa

By: Seletti

Who does not want this adorable hot dog sofa??  It’s definitely for a specific type person, but whoever receives it will be over the moon. It looks well thought out & comfy.

Hot Dog Beach Towel

By: Kenny Scharf

A friend gave me this Kenny Scharf hot dog towel as a gift and I love it. The hot dog is printed in the middle of the towel like a religious relic, and the hot dog is huge. This makes it hilarious to use in public.

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Biography

Takeru Kobayashi

Born in Nagano, Japan, Takeru Kobayashi is a world-renowned competitive eater. He holds many long-standing world records, including eight Guinness Records, for eating hot dogs, meatballs, Twinkies, tacos, hamburgers, pizza, ice cream and pasta. Described as “the godfather of competitive eating”, Kobayashi is a six-time champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and is widely credited with popularising the sport of competitive eating.

Follow Takeru:

Website: www.kobayashitakeru.com
Instagram: @kobayashitakeru

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